The Week Ahead: Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 30, 2015

The Week Ahead: Friday, April 24 through Thursday, April 30, 2015

April 24, 2015

The last week of April brings with it a little bit of something for everyone: cabaret, Alpaca shearing, a panel discussion on women in business, a chance to explore craft beers , the works of new writers and the ways in which trees enhance our environment in ways you might never yet have appreciated. Learn something new or revisit a favorite interest and enjoy the Week Ahead!

Friday, April 24
Celebrate Arbor Day at Polly Hill Arboretum
Celebrate Arbor Day with an afternoon devoted to trees! Tree planting demos, special tours, and tree give-away planned.

Saturday, April 25
Wicked Good Spring Cabaret
Wicked Good Spring Cabaret presents Musical Director Molly Conole, Accompanist Peter Boak and  Performers Molly Conole, Shelagh Hackett, Jane Loutzenhiser and Paul Munafo.

Island Alpaca Farm: 8th Annual Shearing Day Festival
Ongoing spinning/fiber demonstrations and ongoing video presentation. Observe the expert shearers as they work their clippers through the alpacas fabulous fleece.

MV Wine & Spirits Grand Craft Beer Tasting
Sample some of the most highly sought after craft beers in the industry at MV Wine and Spirits. 2-5 pm. This is a 21+ event.

Tuesday, April 28
Women Entrepreneurs of MV: Revitalization Panel Discussion
An invigorating conversation and networking opportunity with a diverse group of Island business leaders. Panelists will be asked to briefly share their stories and advice.

Wednesday, April 29
Spring Readings Showcasing MV Writers Residency Fellows
This year’s annual Spring Reading Series followed by a brief Q&A.

Thursday, April 30
Martha’s Vineyard Poem In Your Pocket Day
Poets reading their pocket poems with musical interludes and includes a special community Potluck event for sharing your poetry and music during our 4-hour “live TV” broadcast.